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Listen: Carly Pearce channels Dolly Parton with new single 'Next Girl'

2 years ago from UPI

Carly Pearce released the new song "Next Girl," inspired by Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and other women in country music.

Helping companies prioritize their cybersecurity investments

2 years ago from Science Blog

One reason that cyberattacks have continued to grow in recent years is that we never actually learn all that much about how they happen. Companies fear that reporting attacks will...

Pakistan's only Asian elephant prepared for new home

2 years ago from Physorg

A team of international vets using tranquilliser darts, flatbreads and the soothing lyrics of Frank Sinatra conducted a medical examination Friday on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, ahead of his planned...

Do big tadpoles turn into big frogs? It's complicated, study finds

2 years ago from Physorg

If you have any children in your life, imagine for a moment that they don't look anything like their parents, they don't eat anything humans normally eat, and they're active...

Study shows UK school textbooks teach a highly simplified version of US civil rights movement

2 years ago from Physorg

As children return to school in the UK, they will encounter a curriculum that still pays little attention to black British history or culture. This is despite an urgent Black...

Researchers redesign the face mask to improve comfort and protection

2 years ago from Science Daily

Imagine a reusable face mask that protects wearers and those around them from SARS-CoV-2, is comfortable enough to wear all day, and stays in place without frequent adjustment. Based on...

Plants might be able to tell us about the location of dead bodies, helping families find missing people

2 years ago from Physorg

The notion of plants talking to us about dead people sounds like a bad horror movie. But that's the theme of a recent scientific paper I co-authored.

Researchers say job candidates are rated lower in virtual interviews

2 years ago from Physorg

New research provides some of the first solid evidence that people who watch a virtual job interview rate the candidate substantially lower than those who watch the same interview in...

Usher to launch Las Vegas residency show in July 2021

2 years ago from UPI

Usher announced a residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and confirmed he's expecting a child with Jenn Goicoechea.

The moms are not alright: How coronavirus pandemic policies penalize mothers

2 years ago from Physorg

Following her recent installation as Canada's first female finance minister, Chrystia Freeland was quick to acknowledge that a promotion such as hers was a rarity for a woman in the...

Pandemic gun-buying binge crosses party lines

2 years ago from Physorg

A fear for health and safety that crosses party lines has driven a record number of American gun sales during the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, raising the...

Jacinda Ardern is New Zealand's most successful influencer

2 years ago from UPI

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks directly into her phone at day's end, in a comfortable sweatshirt and with tousled hair, inviting Instagram viewers into her home as she...

Mets' Pete Alonso launches 1st career walk-off homer vs. Yankees

2 years ago from UPI

Pete Alonso's night at Citi Field began with two strikeouts, but ended with his first career walk-off home run to spark a dramatic New York Mets win over the rival...

How to get a six-pack (or even an eight-pack)

2 years ago from PopSci

Getting abs like this takes work—and genetics. (John Seldon/Pexels/)Even with gyms reopening at limited capacity, it’s still safer to exercise at home or outdoors. So, we’re dubbing this September Muscle Month to help...

Labor Day weekend a crucial test for California: Can we keep coronavirus at bay?

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Health officials are cautioning against crowded holiday celebrations in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

People power key to getting through COVID-19 pandemic

2 years ago from Physorg

The strength of connections, be it human connections within cities, or collaborative networks between cities, has been a key factor in determining how effectively the world's biggest cities have been...

Javier Bardem's 'Cortés y Moctezuma' miniseries canceled due to COVID-19

2 years ago from UPI

Amazon Studios and Amblin Partners have canceled their planned TV miniseries "Cortés y Moctezuma" because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thom Yorke postpones, cancels fall tour dates

2 years ago from UPI

Thom Yorke of Radiohead has postponed or canceled all fall U.S. tour dates.

Justice Dept. says 2,000 arrested for violent crimes in 9 cities

2 years ago from UPI

The Justice Department said agents have arrested more than 2,000 people under a two-month law enforcement initiative targeting violent crime in nine cities.

Editorial: Amid coronavirus lockdown, we want to party like it's 2019 this Labor Day. Just don't

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

A holiday weekend, high heat and COVID-19. These are the ingredients for a toxic stew inevitably followed by a dessert of humble pie, not to mention more death and restricted...

Data on COVID-19 outbreaks in schools was sparse, so this teacher collected it herself

2 years ago from PopSci

You can search by state to find a list of confirmed COVID-19 cases at public K-12 schools across the US. (Getty/)This story originally featured on Working Mother.Alisha Morris, a theater teacher in Olathe,...

Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence

2 years ago from UPI

The Air Force will distribute a survey next week asking members about their experiences with interpersonal violence.

Amanda Kloots records emotional duet with late husband Nick Cordero

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Amanda Kloots completed a song her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, began writing before he died at age 41 in July after a battle with COVID-19.

Joe Biden says there's a chance for 'real awakening' during visit to Kenosha

2 years ago from UPI

Joe Biden said there is a chance for "a real awakening" in the United States as he visited Kenosha, Wis., following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Reports: 'The Batman' star Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19

2 years ago from UPI

Several outlets confirm Robert Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19, causing production on "The Batman" to be put on hold in the U.K.

Most American don't think they could save a life after mass violence

2 years ago from UPI

Most Americans aren't confident that they could provide lifesaving help after mass violence or other emergencies, a nationwide poll shows.

Dr. Peter Lin offers back-to-school tips for protecting children and families from COVID-19

2 years ago from CBC: Health

Dr. Peter Lin offers parents and caregivers advice on how to protect children and families as young people return to in-class learning later this month.